Portland Baroque Orchestra

PBO opens this season of seasons by exploring the forces of nature. Vivaldi’s “Autumn” and “Winter” from The Four Seasons vividly depict elemental change, from vibrant hues to icy embraces, followed by Handel’s commanding Silete venti, where soprano Maya Kherani delivers us through the turbulence of fall storms into the...

PBO opens this season of seasons by exploring the forces of nature. Vivaldi’s “Autumn” and “Winter” from The Four Seasons vividly depict elemental change, from vibrant hues to icy embraces, followed by Handel’s commanding Silete venti, where soprano Maya Kherani delivers us through the turbulence of fall storms into the...

An intimate evening of French-inspired chamber music for gamba, violin, flute, and harpsichord. Telemann and Bach, two esteemed German composers and friends, draw inspiration from the sonic richness and rhythmic nuance of the French style, infusing this program with a unique vibrancy. From the graceful elegance of Telemann’s Paris Quartet...

Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds,...

Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds,...